'Happy' Tevez set for Manchester City contract talks, reveals Marwood

The club's football administrator says the Argentine's self-imposed six-month exile last season is long forgotten by Roberto Mancini, seemingly ruling out a summer exit

By James McManus

Mar 14, 2013 8:50:00 AM

Carlos Tevez is "happy" at Manchester City and discussions over a new contract
are already underway, according to the club's football
administrator, Brian Marwood.

The 29-year-old Tevez has just more than 15 months remaining on his
current deal, and it has been speculated that a summer exit could
be on the cards to avoid the striker leaving for nothing at the end
of next season.

Marwood believes the situation has completely changed for the
better since Tevez’s self-imposed six-month strike a year ago,
though, and he revealed that talks over an extension
continue.

"Everyone knows Carlos only has a year left on his contract, but he
has been fantastic for Manchester City, his scoring record, his
tenacity, his energy," Marwood told the Daily Star. "I
think he is in a good place at the moment. Roberto Mancini has
talked about extending Tevez's contract and these conversations
will continue in the summer."

After a move to Serie A giant AC Milan fell through during the 2012
January transfer window, the club has rebuilt its relationship with
Tevez, and Marwood does not feel City is willing to entertain
offers at any point in the near future.

"We have had no offers and Carlos is happy at the club. Discussions
will take place at the end of the season in terms of his future at
City," Marwood said. Follow GOAL.COM on